Issues

Stage Details

Legislation -
Bill Failed
(Senate)
(13-17) -
Jan. 28, 2009(Key vote)

Title: Ban on Texting While Driving

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits drivers with restricted licenses or permits from using electronic wireless communication devices for any purposes (including text-messaging or emailing) while driving.

Highlights:

-Exempts from the prohibition the use of an electronic communication device to contact an emergency response vehicle (Sec. 1).